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GBS’s Perakis places in top 20 at state

Maria Perakis of the Titans swings away during regional action earlier this fall. She finished in the top 20 at the state meet. PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOEL LERNER

The freshman made a statement.

Glenbrook South’s Maria Perakis came up with an impressive finish in her first IHSA state meet. Her 36-hole score of 152 placed her in tie for 19th at the Class 2A state meet at Hickory Point Golf Club in Decatur on Oct. 13-14.

Perakis got out to a great start. On Day One, she shot a 35 on the front nine and added a 39 on the second nine.

Glenbrook South finished 11th as a team with a 668, while New Trier took the title with a 603.

Loyola Academy: The Ramblers finished eighth (640) at the Class 2A girls golf state tournament last weekend in Forsyth, with senior Nina Rutkowski leading the way with a 30th-place 155 (76-79) at Hickory Point Golf Course. Sophomores Mary Boesen (161) and Grace Kryscio (166) ended up second and third, respectively, among Ramblers. Senior Tatum Koehn and juniors Lilly Gentzkow and Shea Graf also competed for LA.

Highland Park: The Giants’ lone state qualifier, junior Julia Shafir, finished 54th at state in Forsyth, carding a two-day total of 162 (77-85) — tied for the fourth-best state showing in program history. Only two other Giants had shot a lower state round than the 77 Shafir recorded on Oct. 13.

New Trier freshman Audrey Tir, seen here during regional action, placed third at the Wheaton Academy Sectional. PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOEL LERNER

— It’s a two-Tir attack.

The sister combo of Audrey and Penelope Tir highlighted New Trier’s first-place showing at the Class 2A Wheaton Academy Sectional at Pheasant Run on Oct. 9. The Trevians shot a 300 to win the event by 14 strokes over runner-up Loyola Academy. Glenbrook South also advanced to this weekend’s state meet in Decatur by placing third with a 319.

Hanna Tanaka turned in a standout performance for Glenbrook South. The junior shot a 71 to earn runner-up honors, one stroke in back of medalist Nicole Hansen of Lake Park.

Maria Perakis continued her fine freshman season with the Titans by carding a 75 to share sixth place with Fenwick’s Stephanie Mroz.

GBS senior Sophia Lau came in with a 78.

Meanwhile, Glenbrook North junior Ashley Choi kept her season alive. She qualified as an individual with a 78.

BARRINGTON SECTIONAL

— Highland Park’s Julia Shafir will cap her junior season with a trip to the state meet this weekend.

She shot a 79 at the Class 2A Barrington Sectional on Oct. 9.

The host Fillies took first place (305) on the Makray Memorial Course. Barrington’s Nicole Ciskowski was the medalist (73).

St. Charles (318) and Stevenson (328) also advanced, while Lake Forest finished seventh (369) in the 12-team field. Erin Shalala, a junior, had the Scouts’ best score (89).

GLENBROOK NORTH REGIONAL

New Trier’s Rachel Rhee takes a break during the regional tournament. She was the medalist. PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOEL LERNER

NT’s Penelope Tir putts at the regional tourney. She took runner-up honors. PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOEL LERNER

Loyola Academy’s Lilly Gentzkow shoots out of sand trap at the regional. She finished in a tie for third. PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOEL LERNER

Glenbrook South freshman Maria Perakis swings away at the regional. She shot a 77 to finish in a tie for third. PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOEL LERNER

Glenbrook North’s Ashley Choi watches her drive at the regional. She advanced with an 81. PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOEL LERNER

— Rachel Rhee rose to the occasion.

Which is nothing new for the New Trier standout. The senior shot a 71 to earn medalist honors at the Class 2A Glenbrook North Regional at Sportsman’s Golf Club on Oct. 4.

Rhee’s strong outing paved the way for the Trevians, who finished at the top of the leader board with a 301. Loyola Academy (316) and Glenbrook South (326) also qualified to the Wheaton Academy Sectional on Oct. 9.

NT junior Penelope Tir claimed runner-up honors with a 75, while freshman Audrey Tir shot a 77 to share third place with LA junior Lilly Gentzkow and Glenbrook South freshman Maria Perakis.

The New Trier standout shot a 68 to earn medalist honors at the Central Suburban Conference tournament at Wilmette Golf Club on Sept. 27.

Tir and her teammates ended up winning the team title with a 307.

Glenbrook South took second with a 320 to finish ahead of Deerfield (335), Highland Park (350), Glenbrook North (359), Maine South (361), Vernon Hills (370), Maine West (411), Evanston (415) and Niles West (416).

In addition to Tir, the Trevians had four other players finish in the top 10: Audrey Tir (tied for 4th, 77), Abbie Kaestle (7th, 80), Rachel Rhee (tied for 10th, 82) and Megan Gabor (tied for 10th, 82). Lizzie Kenter shot an 89 for 20th place.

GBS was led by runner-up Maria Perakis (73). Hanna Tanaka and Sophia Lau recorded 77s to share fourth place with Audrey Tir.

Julia Shafir was HP’s top player (tied for 12th, 83). The other scorers for the Giants were Lexi Kovitz (tied for 15th, 87), Emilia Schwenk (tied for 15th, 87) and Jennifer Berardi (tied for 24th, 93).

— Nina Rutkowski claimed medalist honors as Loyola Academy took first place in the GCAC Tournament at Green Garden Country Club on Sept. 28.

Rutkowski carded a 35 on the front nine and a 37 on the back nine. Her 72 was backed up nicely by two teammates who finished in the top five: Tatum Koehn (73) and Grace Kryscio (79). Mary Boesen and Shea Graf added 80s.

LA won the team title with a 304.

NORTH SUBURBAN CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT

Lake Forest’s Erin Shalala finished in a tie for fourth at the North Suburban Conference tournament. PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOEL LERNER

— Erin Shalala and Isabella Martino turned in solid efforts for Lake Forest at the North Suburban Conference tournament.

Shalala carded an 87 on the Bonnie Brook Golf Course on Sept. 27, placing her in tie for fourth with Stevenson’s Katie Hannahs.

Martino shot an 89 to share ninth place with Stevenson’s Sophia Zhuang and Libertyville’s Maggie Burnetti.

As a team, the Scouts finished fifth with a 377. Stevenson cruised to the title with a 326, which was 41 strokes better than runner-up Libertyville. Warren took third (370), while Lake Zurich was fourth (374).

New Trier’s Penelope Tip, seen here at the Waukegan Invite, earned medalist honors at the Decatur Eisenhower Invite. PHOTOGRAPHY BY ROB DICKER

— It’s pretty safe to say that she’s taken a liking to this course.

New Trier junior Penelope Tir turned in another stellar performance at the Hickory Point Golf Club in Decatur.

Tir claimed medalist honors in a tough field at the Decatur Eisenhower Invite on Sept. 16. And she did it in impressive fashion. Her 69 edged Loyola Academy standout Nina Rutkowski by two strokes. Barrington star Nicole Ciskowski was third with a 72, one stroke better than her teammate, Caroline Smith.

Team-wise, things couldn’t have been any closer. The two North Shore schools shot 306s with Loyola winning the tie-breaker. Barrington placed third with a 310.

Tir has a great history at Hickory Point, which serves as the Class 2A state course. In 2016, Tir placed fourth at state (145). In 2015, as a freshman, she shared sixth place (153).

NT’s other featured performers in the Eisenhower Invite included Rachel Rhee (tied for 5th, 74) and Audrey Tir (tied for 10th, 79). Lizzie Kenter and Abbie Kaestle added 84s.

LA also had three golfers in the top 10: Rutkowski, Lilly Gentzkow (75) and Mary Boesen (79). The scores of Grace Kryscio (81) and Tatum Koehn (82) also were vital.

Deerfield Invite

— Both Highland Park and Lake Forest had a pair of top-10 finishers at the Deerfield Invite on Sept. 16.

Highland Park, which shot a 348 to finish third in the team standings behind Stevenson (327) and Deerfield (340), was led by Lexi Kovitz (83) and Jennifer Berardi (83).

Lake Forest, which placed sixth in the eight-team meet with a 374, received strong play from Isabella Martino (83) and Clare Green (83).

Glenbrook North placed fourth in the team standings (354). Ashley Choi was GBN’s top-10 finisher (83).

HP’s other scorers were Julia Shafir (86) and Samantha Fahn (95), while GBN’s other scorers were Stephanie Suh (86), Leah Won (92) and Claire Choi (93). Gina Kim added a 94 for the Spartans.

Waukegan Invite

New Trier’s Lizzie Kenter reacts as her first putt on the 15th hole at Bonnie Brook comes up short. PHOTOGRAPHY BY ROB DICKER

Highland Park’s Jennifer Berardi tees off during play in the Waukegan Invite. She shot an 81 for 13th place. PHOTOGRAPHY BY ROB DICKER

Clare Green of Lake Forest follows through on her putt on 12th hole at Bonnie Brook. PHOTOGRAPHY BY ROB DICKER

— This kind of shooting wins a lot of invites.

But not this one.

New Trier had six players record 84 or better at the Waukegan Invite at Bonnie Brook on Sept. 9 and wound up in a tie for third (323) with Naperville North. Barrington shot a sizzling 311 to finish atop the leader board, five strokes better than runner-up Lincoln-Way Central.

Two Trevians — Rachel Rhee and Audrey Tir — carded 79s. Rhee went home with the 10th-place medal on a tiebreaker.

Highland Park continues to show well. Led by Jennifer Berardi (81, 13th) and Julia Shafir (84, tied for 21st), the Giants put up a 351 to place seventh in the 18-team field.

HP’s other scorers were Samantha Fahn (90) and Emilia Schwenk (96).

Isabella Martino was Lake Forest’s top player (89, 33rd) as the Scouts placed 11th with 390 points.

Clare Green and Erin Shalala shared the same score (96) for the Scouts.

Lake County Invite

— Highland Park’s Julia Shafir and Jennifer Berardi hung tough in a tough field at the Lake County Invite at Bonnie Dundde Golf Club on Aug. 19.

Both golfers shot 78s to finish in a tie for seventh place. Their efforts helped the Giants to a third-place team finish (322) behind Deerfield (316) and Stevenson (317). Barrington settled for fourth (337), while Lake Forest came in fifth (347).

LF was led by runner-up Isabella Martino (85). The team also received top-12 showings from Clare Green (8th, 93), Erin Shalala (9th-tie, 95) and Kendall Kisselle (12th, 98).

Fenwick Invite

— Nina Rutkowski earned medalist honors in helping Loyola Academy to a first-place finish at the Fenwick Invite at Midlothian Meadows Golf Club on Aug. 19.

Rutkowski shot a 72, while teammate Lilly Gentzkow finished fifth with an 80.

The Ramblers, who won the team championship with a 323, also received solid showings from Grace Kryscio (84, 12th) and Mary Boesen (14th, 87).

Hersey Invite

— Led by Maria Perakis, Hanna Tanaka and Sophia Lau, Glenbrook South turned in an impressive performance at the Hersey Invite at Arlington Lakes on Aug. 19.

The Titans shot 311 to win the 12-team title.

Perakis carded a 74 to place third. Tanaka came in with a 75 (4th), while Lau recorded a 77 (6th).

The team’s other scorer was Ysablla Arrojo (85).

Barrington Classic

— New Trier’s girls golf team is off to a terrific start. The Trevians have opened the 2017 campaign with back-to-back team championships.

Standouts Penelope Tir and Rachel Rhee led the way on Aug. 17, when NT took first place in the Barrington Classic at Lake Barrington Shores. The Trevians claimed the title with 298, seven strokes better than the host Fillies.

Tir, a junior, beat par with a 70, sharing the top spot with Barrington’s Nicole Ciskowski.

Rhee carded a 73, which placed her in a tie for fourth with Barrington’s Caroline Smith.

Loyola Academy senior Nina Rutkowski shot a 72 for third place. The Ramblers placed third in the team standings with a 323.

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